A Patient with Chronic Pain Is Being Started on a "Patch

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with chronic pain is being started on a "patch." Which of the following should be included when instructing the patient about this pain-relieving delivery system?

• A)It will not work as well as oral pain medications.
• B)Dosing will start with a lower dose.
• C)The patient will never experience breakthrough pain.
• D)The patient will never overdose with this delivery method.

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